"Silence, do you realize she is now the Empress?" Zheng Congyuan’s eyes were bloodshot as he imdiately grabbed the sword and lunged at Ju Nanyi.
"I had intended to spare you. Don’t force my hand," Zheng Congyuan spoke coldly, "With just one command from ..."
Zheng Congyuan drew his sword, his expression icy, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Ju Nanyi had to die, especially for that remark, he had to die.
Just then, suddenly, there was chaos outside Chenyuan Hall, footsteps sward towards them, and torches lit up the night.
Zheng Congyuan imdiately looked towards the commotion outside.
"Well, well, Ju Nanyi, you ca prepared," Zheng Congyuan said coldly as he sneered inwardly.
"Your Majesty—"
"Your Majesty, sothing terrible has happened—Your Majesty—" Suddenly, Pri Minister Lin’s voice arose from outside.
Zheng Congyuan’s gaze paused, and he imdiately looked down at Ju Nanyi who hadn’t moved an inch.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Pri Minister Lin has urgent military news to report," Eunuch Du called out anxiously from outside.
Zheng Congyuan imdiately looked down at Ju Nanyi with suspicion, suddenly unsure of the purpose behind Pri Minister Lin’s appearance.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this old servant..." Pri Minister Lin’s voice couldn’t hide his urgency, "Eunuch Du, let in, you..."
"Co in—" Zheng Congyuan suddenly called out, and the door opened promptly. Pri Minister Lin, paying no heed to the scene inside, rushed in.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it’s terrible. Nann State has declared war on us," Pri Minister Lin said in a panic, "I imdiately went to find Pri Minister Ju, are you here?"
Only then did Pri Minister Lin take in the scene inside: a tea cup shattered on the floor, and the sword in Zheng Congyuan’s hand.
"Your Majesty, are you aware? Pri Minister Ju, no wonder I couldn’t find you; you must have received the news first. Your Majesty, this ti Nann State has been plotting for a long ti. They have already taken two of our Districts and Counties on the Western Border, and the troops stationed outside Xian County and Helin County have also been attacked," Pri Minister Lin continued.
Zheng Congyuan imdiately looked at Pri Minister Lin, and Ju Nanyi also turned his head towards him.
Seeing both n shocked, Pri Minister Lin was montarily puzzled.
"Your Majesty, did Pri Minister Ju only receive the news of Nann State’s full-scale war? Perhaps the news from the two counties of Xian ca a step later, and the Pri Minister might not have been fully inford yet," Pri Minister Lin added.
Pri Minister Lin took another glance at the fallen teacup, realizing that The Emperor had lost his temper.
Zheng Congyuan was silent. Nann State, that Nann Yu, Zheng Congyuan almost laughed, suddenly looking down at Ju Nanyi on the floor, realizing they shared the sa motive. No wonder Ju Nanyi had been so devoted to this matter, concealing it from Nann Yu.
So why did Nann Yu go to war? Did he receive news about Zheng Nianru?
One forsaking the lofty position of Pri Minister, giving up everything. The other, having just secured his footing, selecting the worst possible ti to wage war against him. Didn’t this reveal everything?
Zheng Congyuan wanted to laugh, but couldn’t. So, these two madn believed they could trade terms for Nian Ru?
"Pri Minister Ju, have you thought of any solutions? Think quickly," Pri Minister Lin said as he noticed Zheng Congyuan’s grim expression, turning to address Ju Nanyi.
Ju Nanyi remained silent.
Pri Minister Lin sighed inwardly, realizing the situation was indeed tricky. Nanzheng State had no capable generals to lead the troops in battle, and with all facets of the industry needing revival, the Imperial Treasury was at its emptiest. What could they possibly fight with?
"This servant..." Ju Nanyi began to speak, perhaps seeing a current opportunity for himself...
"Everyone, leave... leave..." Zheng Congyuan suddenly ordered, stepping back with darkened vision and closing his eyes.
Pri Minister Lin flinched at Zheng Congyuan’s abrupt command and imdiately stood up to leave. Seeing Ju Nanyi still not moving, he grabbed him, urging him to let The Emperor have a mont of peace so they could think of counterasures.
So, Pri Minister Lin pulled Ju Nanyi out of the room, making no detour and heading straight to the usual side hall where Ju Nanyi resided. There would be no sleep tonight; they had to devise a strategy.
Eunuch Zheng rushed in.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty—" Eunuch Du supported Zheng Congyuan, his expression anxious. The situation had been very dangerous just monts ago, but now, with Nann State’s sudden invasion, what was to be done?
Such a commotion, and Zheng Nianru who had just returned to Chenhe Palace, already knew. She imdiately clutched her blanket.
Zheng Nianru wasn’t surprised by the news. Nann State attacking Nanzheng State was inevitable sooner or later, but in this lifeti versus the last, it had happened sooner. This was possible; not all events are perfectly aligned in ti. Yet, Zheng Nianru felt that whatever was ant to co would co.
Zheng Nianru knew more than anyone that only Ju Nanyi could imdiately stop Nann Yu. Afterward, the two states would enter a drawn-out war. Otherwise, a single misstep could lead to greater losses for Nanzheng State.
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